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Rep. Maxine Dexter announces early resignation from Oregon House of Representatives
Rep. Maxine Dexter has resigned from the Oregon House of Representatives, effective Aug. 31, in order to provide an onramp for the next Representative of House District 33 and allow them to hire staff and prepare bills.
Missing 13-year-old runaway from Gresham
GRESHAM Ore. (KPTV) - Gresham police are currently searching for a teen girl runaway from Gresham and is currently missing her medication. Ceciliah Greene reportedly left her home without permission in the 1300 block of Northeast 8 Street at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Greene is familiar with TriMet. She...
WA art exhibit underscores need for action to save orca
An art exhibit in Seattle is highlighting the dire situation for orca off the coast of Washington. The show, called SUPER POD: All Together features all the members of the endangered Southern Resident orca pods. Gabriel Newton, the artist behind the project, painted the whales in acrylic on 45 pieces...
Washington gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $4.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $4.10 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as high as $4.99...
Biden administration rejects top Inslee choice for Alaska fish commission, reappoints trawl ally
This story has been updated with additional information and to reflect the formal announcement of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council appointments. The Biden administration has rejected a nominee for a key Alaska fisheries management post who could have tipped decisions toward the interests of tribes and conservation groups and away from the priorities of the […]
Tricia Lubach named WSSDA executive director
Walla Walla native Tricia Lubach has been hired as the executive director of the Washington State School Directors’ Association . Mvcbdi, xip hsfx vq jo Xbmmb Xbmmb, nptu sfdfoumz tfswfe bt uif XTTEB’t ejsfdups pg mfbefstijq boe ibt cffo b nfncfs pg uif Rvjodz Tdippm Cpbse tjodf 2005.
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Wallis suit settled after councilmembers question why city covered her defense
The city of Longview has settled a lawsuit filed against city councilmember and former mayor MaryAlice Wallis and two Longview police officers by a woman arrested for taking the mayor’s phone in 2022. A settlement agreement signed last month provides Kelso resident Tiffany Traufler with $37,500, paid for by...
The Kitsap Sun's voter guide to Washington's August primary election
It's a presidential election year, but at least in August the focus for Kitsap and Washington voters is on local issues and candidates. The 2024 primary, for which registered voters have recently received their ballots, will include levy measures for six fire agencies, pick two contestants for a November Kitsap County commission matchup, and narrow the candidates in state legislative races, state offices from governor on down and for the Sixth District representative in Congress, where...
Black Woman Hilariously Trolls White Car Owner Who Keeps Locking Car Door Around Her
A Black woman who thought a white woman was being racist for constantly locking her car door because the Black woman was walking past it decided to turn the entire situation into a joke by directly addressing the elephant in the room.Kingsley (@kingsleymusic) uploaded a viral story time detailing the situation that left TikTokers on the app cracking up."I just went to grab a cup of coffee and this lady, this white lady, she was parking her car. I was at the intersection on the same side of the street with her, crossing, and as she like gets out of...
Port of Vancouver to swap 50-year-old diesel forklift for all-electric one
The Port of Vancouver will soon buy an electric forklift, after securing a $318,000 grant from Washington’s Department of Ecology. The all-electric vehicle will replace a nearly 50-year-old diesel forklift, as part of the port’s transition to zero-emissions equipment. “This upgrade represents another step in our journey to...